Beckles was charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone and one count of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone while acting outside the course of professional practice. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each charge.

Beckles, who is married to Carroll's sister, is a pharmacist. Officials said Beckles filled fraudulent prescriptions for oxycodone from August 2009 through January 2012. He is out on bail pending trial.